Project Manager

ASA Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major commercial systems transformation. This role involves managing the lifecycle of a national ticketing and stock management system impacting over 5 million visitors annually. Apply now for an opportunity to lead significant change in the public sector with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing digital transformation projects.
• Strong governance expertise and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full programme lifecycle from Discovery to Transition.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and supplier integration.

Skills

Leading £1M+ digital transformation projects

Strong supplier and contract management

Agile and PRINCE2 qualified

Proficient in RAID logs

Excellent stakeholder management

Experience with JIRA

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to lead a major commercial systems transformation?

We're hiring a skilled Project Manager to take charge of replacing two critical platforms - a national ticketing system and a retail stock management system - that together support over 5 million annual visitors and drive 80% of commercial income.

You'll lead the full programme lifecycle: Discovery, Procurement, Delivery, and Transition to BAU, managing suppliers, integration, stakeholder engagement, and change management.

Key Experience Required

• Leading £1M+ digital transformation projects (EPoS, ticketing, retail systems)

• Strong supplier and contract management

• Agile and PRINCE2 qualified with governance expertise

• Proficient in RAID logs, PID, benefits tracking, and communication plans

• Excellent stakeholder management and change leadership skills

• Experience with JIRA, MS Project, and SDLC

Desirable

• Multi-site or visitor-focused commercial system experience

• Knowledge of government digital standards and accessibility

This is your chance to make a significant impact on a high-profile public sector programme with a flexible hybrid working arrangement in Edinburgh.

This is an Outside IR35 role. Candidates must hold BPSS clearance or be willing to undergo the process.

Interested? Apply now or contact us for a confidential chat.

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ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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